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London, 4th June 2026 - Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, today announced it has established a new Point of Presence (PoP) at Digital Realty’s highly anticipated BCN1 data centre in Barcelona. Colt is the first telecoms operator to connect to the site, delivering immediate, pre-launch connectivity to this critical digital hub.
The early activation strengthens Colt’s ability to support Global Content Networks (GCN), enterprises, and Strategic Alliances (SA) customers with high-performance connectivity across Spain and beyond. Located in one of Europe’s fastest-growing digital hubs, the new PoP expands Colt’s trans-European and global network footprint, enabling secure, high-bandwidth services to a broad range of organisations as they scale their digital operations.
The new PoP at BCN1 provides customers with immediate access to Colt’s network, delivering a robust suite of Optical and IP services with bandwidths scaling up to 400G. This early connectivity is crucial for businesses requiring high-capacity data transmission, low latency, and secure cloud access.
The location itself is strategically vital. BCN1 serves as a convergence point for major subsea cable systems, offering a direct, high-speed bridge between the Mediterranean and the FLAP (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris) markets. By integrating BCN1 into its trans-European and global backbone, Colt enables customers to bypass legacy congestion points, ensuring seamless, redundant connectivity across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.
Joan Monraba, Country Manager of Colt Technology Services Spain, said: “Barcelona is rapidly evolving into one of Europe’s most critical digital hubs, and our early connection to Digital Realty’s BCN1 facility underscores our commitment to staying ahead of the demand curve. Being the first telecoms operator to light up at BCN1 is a strong reflection of our commitment to Spain’s digital future. By delivering our full 400G-capable portfolio from day one, we’re giving customers in Barcelona immediate access to world-class connectivity that fuels growth, innovation and international reach in a location that links the subsea cables of the Mediterranean with the digital heart of Europe. We are not just connecting a building. We are accelerating the digital ecosystem of the entire region.”
Fabrice Coquio, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Europe Med, Digital Realty, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Colt as the first telecoms operator at BCN1. Their presence pre-launch is a strong vote of confidence in the strategic importance of this facility and the Barcelona market. BCN1 is designed to be a cornerstone of connectivity for the Mediterranean, and having a partner like Colt, with their extensive trans-European footprint and 400G capabilities, ensures that our mutual customers, from hyperscalers to local enterprises, have the world-class infrastructure they need to innovate and grow from the moment they cross our threshold."
